The Outer Banks is a beautiful and popular summer vacation destination. However, with our unique positioning along the coast, this makes the barrier islands vulnerable to hurricanes during hurricane season. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, here are a few quick tips you need to know should a hurricane pass through. About Hurricane Season Hurricane season begins on June 1st and ends on November 30th. This season includes tropical...
Fall means cozy sweaters, hot coffee, changing leaves, and bonfires of course! What could be better than a bonfire on the beaches of the Outer Banks?! Our Perfect Outer Banks Bonfire Guide will help you have a safe, fun bonfire for all to enjoy this fall season. 1. Know The Rules Bonfires are not permitted in Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, and Kill Devil Hills. In Nags Head, bonfires...
Summer is winding down and school is officially back in session. So while your two-legged babies are back sitting at their desks, why not bring you four-legged ones to the beach?! There are so many things for you and your best friend to do on the Outer Banks. Check out our Pup’s Guide to the Outer Banks and get your adventure started! 1 // Take A Walk Downtown Manteo at...
Summer has given way to cooler weather, awesome beach days, and even more events for you and your family to enjoy! Check out all there is to do on the Outer Banks this fall season, Click the links for more information and happy fall! August 27 // OBX Wedding Fest August 30 – September 6 // WRV Outer Banks Pro August 31 // BIC SUP One Design Series August 31...
When you’re visiting the Outer Banks, there is so much to see and do. We’ve come up with an Outer Banks Bucket List blog series to guide you to some of the best local spots on the Banks! This week’s feature? Orange Blossom Bakery! Orange Blossom Bakery is located in the heart of Buxton, right down the street from the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The bakery and cafe are home to...
The Outer Banks is famous for many things; wild horses, lighthouses, beaches, and more. One big piece of American history lies right here on the Outer Banks…the mystery of the Lost Colony. What Is the Lost Colony? For those who don’t know, the Lost Colony was made up of 117 men, women, and children who made the voyage from England to Roanoke Island in July of 1587 to discover the...
There’s no denying that summer is amazing on the Outer Banks; the weather is gorgeous, the ocean is warm, and there is so much to see and do. However, if you’ve ever experienced Fall on the Outer Banks, you know it’s something magical. Cooler breezes come in, crowds die out, and the off season begins. Ask any local, the off season on the Outer Banks is the best season. Reason...
If you haven’t recently seen all over news outlets on the internet, a new beach has popped up off of the Outer Banks coast! A new sand island has formed off the coast. First noticed in April, this mile long sand bar has gotten bigger over time. It’s been described as “the mother of all sandbars,” by County Commissioner Danny Couch. The island was named by 11-year-old Caleb Regan. Caleb...
4th of July isn’t complete without a cookout and a cookout isn’t complete without dessert! If you need a few recipe ideas, check out our Memorial Day recipes post here, but if you’ve got a sweeter tooth, we’ve got you covered! Here are 4 of the best sweet treats for the 4th of July! (To make the image larger, just click on it!)
4th of July on the Outer Banks is nothing short of spectacular. From the festivities to the fireworks the patriotic fun is happening all day long up and down our beautiful banks! We’ve come up with the 4 prime spots to ring in the 4th of July on the Outer Banks. If you’re in Manteo: Check out the 4th of July festivities in historic Downtown! Starting at 10 AM there...
